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Russian military corruption Moskva flagman

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UK intel: Russia’s fleet forced to change area of operation, but retains ability to support land operations

Moscow has been repeatedly outmaneuvered by Ukraine's innovative tactics and modern weaponry, forcing the retreat of its prized Black Sea Fleet from Crimea's historic ports to safer waters.

byBenjamin Looijen

Russo-Ukrainian war Romania intends to collaborate with Ukraine on developing R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles. The partnership aims to control Black Sea waters post-war.

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Ukraine scales up production of advanced Neptune missiles

Ukraine has upgraded its Neptune missiles for extended range and plans further advancements, signaling a robust missile program amid the ongoing war with Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine may face Russian strike with 90 Kalibr missiles launched at same time, warns former navy official

As winter approaches, Russian forces may target Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile attack. Ukrainian Captain Andrii Ryzhenko reports that Russian submarines in the Black Sea pose a significant threat capable of launching Kalibr missiles from secure underwater positions.

byOlena Mukhina

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UK Intelligence: Ukraine’s innovative strike damages Russian frigates in Caspian Sea

In a groundbreaking operation, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) damaged at least two Russian Gepard-class frigates in the port of Kaspiysk, demonstrating its ability to strike deep within previously secure Russian territories.

byOlena Mukhina

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Satellite imagery reveals ongoing fires at Russian-occupied offshore gas platforms in Black Sea

Some fires at the captured Ukrainian rigs continue for over two years.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s Black Sea Fleet stays outside Crimea due to threat of Ukrainian strikes

The Russian Navy does not plan to return to Crimea since Ukrainian strikes on the fleet and other assets in the occupied peninsula have made harboring there dangerous, according to Ukrainian Naval spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk.

byBrendan Kelley

russia assaults ukraine using drones missiles bombs downs most uavs debris russia's shahed one-way-attack drone shot down over chernihiv region 2 november 2024

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Ukraine neutralizes 48 Russian Shahed drones, 31 others fail to reach targets; bomb strikes injure two

Russia also targeted Odesa with two missiles, which were intercepted. No casualties were reported from these attacks, but Russian bombs injured two.

byYuri Zoria

zelenskyy confirms successful flight test domestically produced ballistic missile ukrainian president volodymyr dfnc2 kyiv 1 october 2024 facebook/володимир зеленський oct

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Zelenskyy: Only US endorsement may sway Germany on NATO invitation for Ukraine

Ukraine's President hopes for more positive responses to his "victory plan" after November's US election.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine blocks Russia’s chairmanship in Black Sea environmental commission

Russia's bid to chair the Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution failed, with Ukraine arguing that Russia's war against Ukraine makes it impossible to implement the Black Sea Protection Convention.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russia aims to undermine Ukraine’s grain corridor through repeated Odesa port attacks

Russian forces struck the port of Odesa on 14 October, damaging two civilian vessels and port infrastructure. It's the fourth attack on ports since 5 October.

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 964: Ukraine delivers million drones to frontline as Russia advances in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine's domestic military production reaches new heights with the delivery of one million units to the front, as announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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UK intel: Russia’s OKEAN-24 naval drill figures likely exaggerated

Russia conducted its OKEAN-24 naval exercise in September 2024, though Ukrainian attacks prevented any activity in the Black Sea during the exercise.

byYuri Zoria

osint confirms destruction eight fuel tanks oil depot occupied crimea aftermath ukrainian attack subsequent fires feodosia telegram/kiberboroshno 20241013084638-5160

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OSINT confirms destruction of eight fuel tanks at oil depot in occupied Crimea

A Ukrainian missile attack on 7 October targeted the Feodosia oil terminal in occupied Crimea, sparking a days-long fire.

byYuri Zoria

russian naval security barriers kerch bridge found floating near coast piece boom defenses drifting off

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Russian naval security barriers for Kerch Bridge found floating near Kerch coast

Russian-deployed boom defenses are observed floating near the coast, as Russia has increased defensive measures with additional barges.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia deploys 7 Kalibr missile carriers in the Black Sea, capable of launching up to 48 missiles

Ukraine's military leadership warns of potential escalation of missile attacks as Russia increases its naval presence in the Black Sea, deploying multiple missile-carrying vessels.

byMaria Tril

The Kerch bridge, also known as the Crimean bridge

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Ukrainian diplomat: Kerch Bridge must cease to exist for maritime freedom

Ukraine's Anton Korynevych presents arguments for the demolition of the Kerch Bridge, citing violations of freedom of navigation, environmental impacts, and cultural heritage concerns.

byYuri Zoria

A screenshot from the video, showing Ukrainian special forces attacking the gas extraction platforms. Photo via State Border Guard Service of Ukraine/Facebook.

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Ukraine releases footage of covert operations aimed at capturing gas platforms near Zmiinyi Island

The combat footage released by Ukraine shows commandos approaching the platforms by sea and engaging in firefights to secure these assets.

byBenjamin Looijen

uk intel russia's september missile strike grain ship likely due poor targeting kh-22

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UK intel: Russia’s September missile strike on grain ship likely due to poor targeting

On 11 September 2024, Russia's missile strike on the grain ship MV Aya was likely unintentional, caused by poor targeting procedures and outdated munitions, per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

Black Sea crisis
Kakhovka Dam destruction
Kakhovka HPP
Ukraine war
Sea mines
Environmental impact
Pollution
Ecological crisis
Drifting mines
War impact
Maritime security
Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Russia’s war devastates Black Sea ecosystems and communities

A year after the Kakhovka dam attack, activists are racing against the clock to prevent an eco-collapse fueled by drifting mines and war-driven pollution.

byThéo Prouvost

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Hague tribunal begins hearings on Ukraine’s Black and Azov seas dispute with Russia

The case, brought by Ukraine in 2016, challenges Russia's actions in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait since the annexation of Crimea in 2014.

byVira Kravchuk